Non Vinyl Records

Even new artists often deliver special edition vinyl lps with unique art that make these records perfect for collectors of any genre.

Non vinyl records. Vinyl of a similar diameter store together don t snug your 12 records next to your 10 records. 33 45 and 78 rpm represents the speed at which the record spins on your turntable. Getting started with vinyl. Then there s the way a record feels when you pick it up and.

A phonograph record also known as a gramophone record especially in british english or simply a record is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed modulated spiral groove. Say no to non approved cleaners on your vinyl records can i use wd 40 or armor all to clean vinyl records. Build or expand your collection with popular pre orders new releases and best selling vinyl. Most turntables can play 33s and 45s while 78s require a certain kind of stylus and motor speed.

Polyvinyl records is an independent record label based in champaign illinois get the best deals on hot items clothing music merch test pressings staff picks and more. Many of our favorite vintage vinyl records feature creative art on the jackets that brings us back to the first time we listened to a favorite band. Vinyl records come in numerous speeds that impact playback and compatibility. There are other guidelines that will help you maintain a record collection.

The groove usually starts near the periphery and ends near the center of the disc. Store vinyl records properly to prevent future issues. In general make sure records have a sleeve and are being properly handled each time they are removed. It just sounds better on vinyl.

The sound produced is noise a shsssshing sound that we ve all heard too often. Non fill refers to a pressing defect that occurs when the molten vinyl does not flow fully to produce a well formed groove. Establishing vinyl records value is an inexact science. As a rule of thumb attics and basements are typically not the best places to store vinyl records though there are exceptions to this.

Separate records of a different diameter with a divider. Prices for foreign non u s records can vary widely depending on age condition and all of the other factors mentioned in this article. In general collectors in the united states will always be interested to some degree in any foreign record by artists whose records they collect. At first the discs were commonly made from shellac with earlier records having a fine abrasive.

For dry cleaning or light touch up use an anti static record brush as it actually discharges static and lifts dirt without damaging the vinyl record. View step by step directions on how to clean records. Check out our guide for the most comprehensive review of how to store vinyl records.